Samantha Child

New Zealand Olympian: 1132

commonwealth games

Medals

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Biography

Samantha Child (nee Charlton) was the vice-captain of the Black Sticks and is a three time Olympian. From Tauranga, the midfielder has also been to two Commonwealth Games, winning gold at Gold Coast 2018 and bronze at Glasgow 2014. Samantha was an engine room for the team – a phenomenal athlete with a strong tactical appreciation of the game. She is married to former Black Stick Marcus Child and achieved more 250 caps for her country.

Black Sticks vice-captain Samantha Charlton will be heading to her third Olympics in Tokyo after placing fourth at Rio 2016 and London 2012. 

The Tauranga midfielder has also been to two Commonwealth Games, winning gold at Gold Coast 2018 and bronze at Glasgow 2014.

Charlton is the engine room of the team – a phenomenal athlete with a strong tactical appreciation of the game. She recently married former Black Stick Marcus Child and has more 250 caps for her country.

athlete

Fast facts

Sport
Hockey
Birth place
Wellington
Born
1991
Height
172cm

Olympic Summer GamesTokyo 2020

Hockey(Hockey - Women)

  • Performance: 0-3
  • Result: Loss
  • Placed: 8 of 12

Olympic Summer GamesRio 2016

Hockey(Hockey - Women)

  • Performance: 1-2
  • Result: Loss
  • Placed: 4 of 12

Commonwealth GamesGlasgow 2014

Hockey(Hockey - Women)

  • Performance: 5-2
  • Result: Win
  • Placed: 3 of 10
  • HT: 2-1, FT: 5-2

Olympic Summer GamesLondon 2012

Hockey(Hockey - Women)

  • Performance: 1 - 3
  • Result: Loss
  • Placed: 4 of 12